There are 4 ways to get from Stranraer to Gretna Green by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus 500
3h 39mDrive 91.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Stranraer to Gretna Greencar 91.5 mi
1h 45m£23–33Train
- Take the train from Stranraer to Kilmarnocktrain Stranraer - Glasgow Central / ...
- Take the train from Kilmarnock to Gretna Greentrain Glasgow Central - Carlisle
4h 19m£68–129Bus via Hall
- Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus 500
4h 35m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Gretna Green is to drive which costs £22 - £35 and takes 1h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Stranraer to Gretna Green is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs £22 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Gretna Green station. However, there are services departing from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal and arriving at Dumfries station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Stranraer to Gretna Green. However, there are services departing from Stranraer and arriving at Gretna Green via Kilmarnock. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
The distance between Stranraer and Gretna Green is 101 miles. The road distance is 92 miles.
The best way to get from Stranraer to Gretna Green without a car is to bus which takes 3h 39m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Stranraer to Gretna Green, including transfers.
Stranraer to Gretna Green bus services, operated by Houstons Minicoaches, depart from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal station.
Stranraer to Gretna Green train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.
The best way to get from Stranraer to Gretna Green is to bus which takes 3h 39m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £65 - £130 and takes 4h 19m.
What companies run services between Stranraer, Scotland and Gretna Green, Scotland?
Houstons Minicoaches operates a bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries station hourly, and the journey takes 2h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Stranraer to Gretna Green via Kilmarnock in around 4h 19m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Stranraer to Kilmarnock
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Kilmarnock to Gretna Green
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 1576 203874
- [email protected]
- Website
- houstonscoaches.co.uk
Bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.houstonscoaches.co.uk/
Bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.houstonscoaches.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Stranraer to Gretna Green bus services, operated by Houstons Minicoaches, arrive at Dumfries station.
Stranraer to Gretna Green train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Kilmarnock station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stranraer to Gretna Green is 92 miles. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Stranraer to Gretna Green.
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